9+ hour, 20+ min ago   (317+ words) New federal eligibility rules could cause some Californians to lose CalFresh food assistance after three months if they do not meet work requirements or qualify for an exemption. The rules generally apply to adults ages 18 to 64 who live in households…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (682+ words) The Trump administration says declining enrollment is due to its crackdown on fraud, but it comes after Congress allowed a policy providing enhanced financial assistance to millions of Americans to expire The number of people covered by the Affordable Care…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (596+ words) Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face steeper monthly costs in 2027, after the Trump administration concludes a temporary subsidy program that has helped offset premiums for the past two years. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (367+ words) California lawmakers and the governor this year are preparing to implement major tax hikes in a matter of weeks, representing one of the largest tax increases in the state within the last decade. One of the tax increases is an…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (304+ words) A billionaire tax measure has officially qualified for the 2026 General Election in November, according to the California secretary of state. If approved, the tax would impose a one-time 5% charge on taxpayers and trusts with covered assets valued over $1 billion, including…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (726+ words) A common reaction is: “I never did business with them.” And for many people, that confusion makes sense. A lot of the testing sites people used during the pandemic didn’t prominently operate under the name “Rume Health.” They were often…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (283+ words) The White House has unveiled Trump Rx, a website aimed at reducing prescription drug costs by allowing direct purchases from manufacturers, though experts remain skeptical about its impact. The White House has launched Trump Rx, a website designed to allow…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago   (801+ words) Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year. Democrats forced…...

8+ mon, 1+ day ago   (428+ words) California has allocated $190 million for 2026 to help offset the loss of Affordable Care Act credits. Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire at midnight, potentially leading to a significant increase in health insurance premiums, according to analysis firm KFF....

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (507+ words) Pandemic-era tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums are set to expire at the end of the year if lawmakers don't find a solution soon. Now, many are left wondering if they can afford to stay insured. For millions who…...